How to Make Ethan's Hungry Man's Cast Iron Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ethan's Hungry Man's Cast Iron Meatloaf is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for satisfying even the biggest appetites. Made with a combination of ground beef, breadcrumbs, and savory seasonings, this classic meatloaf recipe is sure to become a family favorite. The best part? It's cooked in a cast iron skillet, which gives the meatloaf a perfectly crispy crust and juicy interior.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) packages noodle soup mix (such as Lipton Soup Secrets)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's), divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 2 teaspoons steak sauce (such as A1)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder, divided
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Place a large cast iron skillet into the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Make the meatloaf mixture: Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, soup mix, 1/2 of the tomato sauce, eggs, onion, ketchup, cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, steak sauce, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a large bowl; mix until well combined.
  • Make the topping: Mix remaining tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until is smooth.
  • Remove the hot skillet from the oven. Press meatloaf mixture into skillet, smoothing the top. Spread topping over beef.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beef is mostly cooked through, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off grease. Return to the oven and continue cooking until meatloaf juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 1 more hour.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 160mg
    • Sodium: 2047mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 756mg